AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden. ARPA, a $1.9 trillion investment, established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. This fund provides $350 billion to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments nationwide for COVID-19 pandemic recovery assistance. This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. ARPA funds are intended to help offset revenue losses resulting from the pandemic, and fund other community needs.

Durham County received $62,445,275 to support infrastructure investments through 2026, and the City of Durham received more than $50M during the same period.

Community input played a crucial role in understanding the needs of Durham residents and ensuring that the allocation of funds aligns with local priorities. Funded projects demonstrate the Board's strategic approach to addressing the multifaceted needs of Durham County residents. All funds were encumbered by December 31, 2024. Jurisdictions must expend all ARPA funds by December 31, 2026.

To view the list of currently funded ARPA projects, please go to the ARPA Funded Projects page or view/download ARPA Approved Projects PDF here.

The City of Durham is a key partner in distributing ARPA funds. To view the City of Durham's ARPA webpage including their allocation priorities, click here.